The program will prepare managers to better understand the evolving media landscape while making data-driven, ethical decisions and building a more equitable future through diverse teams.
TV and movies are one way that people make sense of the world, USC Annenberg’s Paolo Sigismondi notes — but they can be inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.
The new center will be a home for reimagining how communication can address issues like health care, data privacy, cultural and demographic change, and media literacy.
From the Knights Templar to the moon landings and QAnon, conspiracy theories are nothing new. Two USC Dornsife experts offer a look at what’s behind the original “fake news.”
Athena Fleming, a veteran and student in the online Master of Communication Management program, dreamed of attending USC after attending basketball camps taught by alumna Cheryl Miller.
The veteran communications leader and Southern California native will provide strategic direction on how to best share the university’s academic vision and community impact.
New survey results from USC Annenberg’s Center for Public Relations deem it unlikely that a Joe Biden presidency will inspire national unity or limit the spread of conspiracy theories.
A course on communication and technology at USC Annenberg examined COVID-19-related changes to our daily practices, environments and relationships.
A USC communications expert notes that companies have little experience working with activists, and have struggled with the rise in activism — not just among the public but among their employees.
USC Annenberg’s Center for Public Relations surveyed more than 1,000 industry leaders and students on how to best work alongside this new generation of activists.
From safeguarding elections to protecting sources, clients and brands, USC professors and alums are preaching the value of secure communications and digital literacy.
From gender-neutral words to textspeak, language often has undergone controversial shifts — and no amount of grumbling can stop it.
Willow Bay notes that the shifting media landscape means journalists — and USC’s communications school — need to adapt and be flexible.
Los Angeles-area students learn about careers in communications, journalism and multimedia during a monthlong summer academy.
Handling the complicated logistics behind NFL game broadcasts is all in a day’s work for USC Annenberg alumnus Jacob Ullman.
Teaching “Creating the Hit Podcast” is a logical step for Faris and Sim Sarna, who co-founded the popular Anna Faris is Unqualified.
First study to compare data from both nations reveals teenagers and parents feel distracted and anxious due to device use.
USC digital communications expert Jeffrey Cole says the new device needs to wow its fans or the tech company risks a big loss of momentum.
If you follow L.A. sports, chances are you’ve seen Trojans Taylor Felix and Kelli Tennant on the field and in the booth.
The USC Center on Public Diplomacy’s Summer Institute offers training on how to assess a country’s diplomatic effectiveness.
The revelation that Facebook’s trending box was curated by human beings is a reminder of the power of social media.
Two new programs will give students a mix of communications and technological skills, finding new ways to deliver news.
It’s the first time the center has been led by a standing chief executive officer.
Doctoral students from around the country spend a week with USC and visiting faculty.